B-F-F-C Posted January 25, 2016 Report Posted January 25, 2016 I guess it depends on what happens with Andrew Harris but it appears that the Stamps aren't too interested in resigning him. I've always liked him as a player but there have been some rumours about him causing problems in the locker room. That was a while ago and maybe he's matured as a man since then. I think we could benefit from a true power back type of RB. Plus I don't think he'd be that expensive. Thoughts? Tracker 1
IC Khari Posted January 25, 2016 Report Posted January 25, 2016 If we don't get Harris I'd be interested, heck ... even if we do get Harris I say we should sign him. An All Canadian Thunder and Lightening would be awesome!
wbbfan Posted January 25, 2016 Report Posted January 25, 2016 AS long as his head is on straight id love to have him in blue. Or harris.
Taynted_Fayth Posted January 25, 2016 Report Posted January 25, 2016 (edited) Id take a pass only cuz I like marshall, and if cottons healthy thats a perfectly fine running duo. Not sure either if messam would need a ni backing him up. If volny is still on the roster, I wasnt too sold on him Edited January 25, 2016 by Taynted_Fayth CodyT 1
Jacquie Posted January 25, 2016 Report Posted January 25, 2016 17 minutes ago, Taynted_Fayth said: Id take a pass only cuz I like marshall, and if cottons healthy thats a perfectly fine running duo. Not sure either if messam would need a ni backing him up. If volny is still on the roster, I wasnt too sold on him Volny signed a 1 year deal with Montreal as a FA last season. wbbfan 1
IC Khari Posted January 25, 2016 Report Posted January 25, 2016 37 minutes ago, IC Khari said: If we don't get Harris I'd be interested, heck ... even if we do get Harris I say we should sign him. An All Canadian Thunder and Lightening would be awesome!
Fatty Liver Posted January 25, 2016 Report Posted January 25, 2016 Yessam. Should have signed him 2 years ago after Mtl. cut him. MOBomberFan 1
DR. CFL Posted January 25, 2016 Report Posted January 25, 2016 It was interesting 2 years ago people here were talking about not wanting him here. Has that sentiment changed? Didn't I read somewhere that he said he wanted to play on what he believed was a contender given his age ?
blueingreenland Posted January 25, 2016 Report Posted January 25, 2016 Hmmm. Living in saskatchewan I have never heard the media here mention anything about him being a problem in the dressing room when he was with the Riders...seems to me that those rumours tend to rise when a player goes from team to team... I for one would love to see a dominant canadian in our backfield next year...Harris would be my first choice though
Fatty Liver Posted January 25, 2016 Report Posted January 25, 2016 12 minutes ago, DR. CFL said: It was interesting 2 years ago people here were talking about not wanting him here. Has that sentiment changed? Didn't I read somewhere that he said he wanted to play on what he believed was a contender given his age ? Some wanted him back then and some didn't, probably the same as today. One thing for sure, he has been a thorn in the Bombers side since he came out West. DR. CFL 1
Blueballz Posted January 25, 2016 Report Posted January 25, 2016 He'd be low on my priority list. We have Marshall who plays the same style and probably would've been more productive if we had a scat back to compliment him. Whenever we put him in teams would know to stack the box.
Brandon Posted January 25, 2016 Report Posted January 25, 2016 Messam definitely is better then Marshall.... also has the right passport. Definitely would sign the guy if we get the chance.
comedygeek Posted January 25, 2016 Report Posted January 25, 2016 2 hours ago, blueingreenland said: Hmmm. Living in saskatchewan I have never heard the media here mention anything about him being a problem in the dressing room when he was with the Riders...seems to me that those rumours tend to rise when a player goes from team to team... I for one would love to see a dominant canadian in our backfield next year...Harris would be my first choice though The talk of him being a problem in the locker room go back to the early point of his career, and it's one of the things (combined with bouncing around team-to-team) why many weren't interested in him coming to the Bombers. But yes, he never got any kind of bad rap during his time in Saskatchewan, so it's entirely possible he's matured and would be a good asset to have. DR. CFL 1
holoman Posted January 25, 2016 Report Posted January 25, 2016 Keep in mind Rider fans were pro Dwight Anderson and Taj Smith well after the bar incident
Mr Dee Posted January 25, 2016 Report Posted January 25, 2016 BC traded him. Edmonton traded him. Montreal cut him. Saskatchewan traded him..in an all-star season, Calgary is letting him walk. It just seems weird that an all-star Canadian power back has played for 5 teams and is moving on again. What am I missing? Is it conditioning? Or is it the condition of things?
MOBomberFan Posted January 25, 2016 Report Posted January 25, 2016 40 minutes ago, Mr Dee said: BC traded him. Edmonton traded him. Montreal cut him. Saskatchewan traded him..in an all-star season, Calgary is letting him walk. It just seems weird that an all-star Canadian power back has played for 5 teams and is moving on again. What am I missing? Is it conditioning? Or is it the condition of things? I understand your concerns... but it's no surprise a guy with Messam's skillset can get more than one chance to show his stuff. Most recently when Sask traded him away in the middle of his All-Star season, they had also been eliminated from the playoffs already and were gearing up for a rebuild... by shedding some cap and getting some assets in return (3rd rounder, neg list player, and Kicker T Crapigna) ... not unlike us trading away Alex Hall, one of the lone bright spots in a dismal season. comedygeek and iso_55 2
Fatty Liver Posted January 25, 2016 Report Posted January 25, 2016 (edited) 46 minutes ago, holoman said: Conditioning could be a factor. Messam is in much better game condition now than he was two years ago, faster too. I think in the last two years he's begin to take his career more seriously and realizes the pay cheques won't last for long. He might be one of these "nasty characters" that Leggett said was missing from the Bombers makeup at the end of last season. Edited January 25, 2016 by Throw Long Bannatyne iso_55 1
Stickem Posted January 25, 2016 Report Posted January 25, 2016 Pass on Messam....Harris and Marshal looks pretty decent to me in the backfield and Harris has the same passport as Messam AND a lot better hands. Mark F and Tracker 2
Atomic Posted January 25, 2016 Report Posted January 25, 2016 Not sure Messam is suited for a full time role but his salary demands are probably in that area. If we could get him cheap, sure. But he is more of a complimentary piece.
SPuDS Posted January 26, 2016 Report Posted January 26, 2016 I gotta admit, my opinion of messem changed last season. He proved he stil has something left. Dunno if he is an everyday back but would be worth a look of he came cheap and we landed harris..
wbbfan Posted January 26, 2016 Report Posted January 26, 2016 23 hours ago, Mr Dee said: BC traded him. Edmonton traded him. Montreal cut him. Saskatchewan traded him..in an all-star season, Calgary is letting him walk. It just seems weird that an all-star Canadian power back has played for 5 teams and is moving on again. What am I missing? Is it conditioning? Or is it the condition of things? I think thats part of the great deal amount of talk to his being a head case. But then juran bolden, mike sellers, and doug brown were all considered locker room problems in the nfl.
M.O.A.B. Posted January 26, 2016 Report Posted January 26, 2016 I wouldnt oppose to see Messam here if the price is right. He wont be a starter on this team especially if we get Harris but he will be a nice complement to Harris on the backfield for sure.
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